Nowadays, many older men are worried about problems with the genitourinary system. Pharmacies offer prostate drugs in a large assortment. Especially popular among buyers is Prostamol Uno. And this is not surprising, because in addition to high efficiency, this drug has a plant origin, and therefore does not burden the liver. The cost of this drug for many may seem very high. The question arises: "What are the analogues of Prostamol Uno, and is it possible to save without losing the quality of the product?" To answer this question, first of all, you need to understand what the drug consists of and how it affects the problem urogenital system.
Active substance
The active substance of Prostamol Uno is the extract of the Sabal palm fruit , a plant that can be found in the wild in Colombia, Mexico, Central America and Venezuela. Palm leaves are included in the extract. What medicinal property does this extract have? The substance is a non-competitive inhibitor of 5-alpha reductase, and also has anti-inflammatory, antidusiric and antiandrogenic effects, that is, it helps to solve the problem with both urination and reproductive function.
The extract is a prophylactic
against prostate
adenoma . So, for those who choose Prostamol Uno, analogues and substitutes for the drug should ideally have the same active substance.
Instruction manual
It is worth noting that Prostamol Uno is a very competent pharmaceutical development by German doctors. Instructions for use of Prostamol Uno, the method and dosage are the main criteria by which substitutes should be sought.
The preparation contains sabal extract in an amount of 320 mg in one capsule. The recommended dose is 1 capsule per day, unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor. The duration of treatment is at least three months. Contraindications: individual intolerance to the drug, allergy. Side effects: in rare cases, nausea and stomach pain, itching or redness of the skin. So, knowing the form of release, the active substance and its amount, we consider the analogue of Prostamol (cheaper than the original, but fully consistent with it).
100% match
This is Unoprost, a drug from a Belarusian manufacturer. This medicine is a 100% analogue of Prostamol, three times cheaper than the original. Not only the dosage and the active substance are the same for these drugs: the appearance and even the color of the capsules are identical.
Instructions for use - almost word for word. The average cost of Unoprost is 300 rubles. There is the only drawback of this drug is its low prevalence in Russian pharmacies. This means that those who decide to save money and undergo treatment with this drug will have to try hard to find it.
Prostaplant. The most common of cheap analogues in pharmacies. Manufacturer - Germany. The average cost is 500 rubles, which is half the price of the German original too. The main advantage of this medicine is the ideal price-quality ratio. A European preparation that has passed, respectively, all stages of European certification, at a price close to domestic counterparts.
"Simpleton." Country of manufacture - Thailand. The price is about 400 rubles. An excellent analogue, but not common in all regions of Russia. And if you still manage to find it, then you should be careful - delivery to pharmacies is very limited. And for the course of treatment you need at least three packs. When choosing this medicine, it is worth buying the full number of packages immediately, because after a month of administration it may turn out that the drug has ended and will not be in the pharmacy network anymore soon.
"Prostol." Ukrainian brand. The cost of 450 rubles. On sale can be found in major cities.
Drugs with a different dosage
This section presents analogues ("Prostamol Uno" - the drug we are considering) with a dosage lower than in the original. That is, considering their price, it is worth remembering that the consumption of the drug will be twice as much as that of the original.
Permikson. The drug is from France. Its dosage is half as much, the cost is about the same as that of Prostamol Uno (900 rubles). Roughly speaking, this substitute is two times more expensive than the drug in question.
"Adeno-Ritz Capsules." A good analogue from Georgia. In addition to the main active substance, it contains nettle leaves and plum. The cost of the drug is 400 rubles. But do not forget that it must be applied twice a day. It turns out not much cheaper, but you can save on the whole course.
Domestic analogues
If you focus on the active active substance, then Russia does not provide analogues to Prostamol. But there are also a number of herbal preparations that have similar therapeutic effects. Let's consider them separately.
Prostanorm. A drug that is similar only in its healing properties to Prostamol. The Russian analogue is available in the form of an alcohol solution or tablets in a shell.
Active ingredients: Echinacea purpurea, licorice root, St. John's wort grass and Canadian goldenrod. The duration of treatment is about two months. The average price is 350 rubles, but taken three times a day, which increases the consumption of the drug three times.
Prostopin. Candles from a domestic manufacturer. The package includes 15 suppositories. The average cost is 500 rubles. The duration of treatment is 15-30 days when using one suppository per day. That is, the course of treatment is one or two packages, which significantly saves time and money. The composition of suppositories is also mainly of plant origin (propolis, natural honey, pollen, bee bread and apilak).
"Prostakor". Injections for intramuscular administration.
This Russian
analogue of Prostamol is cheaper and more effective than the original. The active substance is an extract of the prostate of animal origin. Packaging for 10 ampoules has an average cost of 400 rubles. The course of treatment is 5-10 days. Unlike all previous substitutes, and even the original, it requires a prescription. But this analogue of Prostamol is six times cheaper than the original.
How to choose an analog?
Due to the huge number of the above drugs, it is not immediately clear what to be guided by when choosing. It is clear that, first of all, the analogue of Prostamol should be cheaper. But, by and large, almost all substitutes for this drug are cheaper if you count on the entire course of treatment. So, the first and most important rule when choosing an analogue is the opinion of the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous and useless. In addition, all drugs that do not have one hundred percent identity with Prostamol UNO have their own particular indications and contraindications. More about tastes. Of the above drugs, there are peroral, rectal and intramuscular analogues. Here we are talking about the internal comfort of the patient, but be sure to pay attention to the fact that the course of treatment with candles is three times shorter than the course with tablets. Injections do fit into the weekly schedule of admission.
Folk remedies
Problems with the genitourinary system in men can be of a different nature. If the doctor does not consider it necessary to prescribe treatment for the time being, or if the patient himself does not consider himself so ill to undergo the course of therapy, you can turn to alternative methods of getting rid of male ailments.
It is believed that the use of large quantities of seaweed, pumpkin seeds and any nuts leads to excellent normalization of the
prostate gland . For preventive purposes, you can also include kefir with bran in the diet.
Prevention
Everyone knows that treatment is harder and more expensive than avoiding the disease. So, what is detrimental to men's health?
Alcohol and cigarettes - it is known that drinking smokers are twice as likely to encounter problems of the genitourinary organs than men leading a healthy lifestyle.
Salt and beer. Beer reduces the production of testosterone, the main male hormone. Salt retains moisture in the body, thereby increasing pressure, and this, in turn, adversely affects the functioning of the prostate.
Summary review
So, in order to systematize the information, one should answer the question: "Which analogue of Prostamol is cheaper and more effective than it?" Both requirements are satisfied by Prostakor. The course of treatment is cheaper by more than six times. But we should not forget that this medicine is an intramuscular injection that only a doctor can prescribe for you. “Which drug is cheaper than Prostamol and is just as effective?” Unoprost is three times cheaper, Prostaplant is two times cheaper, Prostacor is two and a half. And, lastly, a number of drugs that are cheaper than prostamol, but not this medicine. Prostanorm is three times cheaper, Prostopin is two times cheaper.
Men's health at any age is very important and valuable. Sometimes, however, the price of recovery is greatly inflated by the brand name and advertising moves. Saving on health, of course, is not worth it, but also overpaying is insulting and stupid. So how can you not fall into the trap of marketing moves and choose a high-quality and inexpensive medicine? Considering how many analogues of Prostamol exist, after consulting with your doctor and having an idea about alternative drugs, everyone can easily find the right one for himself.
Be healthy!